Staff Development - Infection Preventionist RN
Company: ManorCare Health Services
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation- Oak
Lawn West is seeking a Staff Development-Infection Preventionist RN
to join our team!$10,000 Sign on Bonus!ProMedica Senior Care
provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care,
assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care,
hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy.The Staff
Development - Infection Preventionist RN acts as center's resource
for quality systems, clinical practice guidelines, specialty
programs, regulations and enforcement, and clinical safe business
practices. Responsible to assess the training needs of nursing
staff and to develop, implement, evaluation and document staff
development programs including orientation, In-Service, and
Continuing Education Programs for nursing department personnel.
This role functions within the scope of the state's Nurse Practice
Act for R.N. licensure. A registered licensed nurse designated to
act as the coordinator of an infection prevention and control
program to oversee the general application of the infection control
guidelines.Staff Development ResponsibilitiesOversees
implementation and documentation of the orientation plan for
nursing staff and contractorsOversees nursing assistant education
including teaching/managing CNA classes; ensures in-service content
meets regulatory requirement and individual needsCollaborates with
leadership and assists in planning, coordinating and conducting
training related to federal, state, local and company
requirementsServes as facility liaison to approved student
affiliations - provides orientation of students to facility and
clinical processes; communicates with instructor regarding student
observations; validates students' compliance with facility
prerequisitesQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement
ResponsibilitiesProvides ongoing education related to the quality
managment system and quality improvement initiatives to facility
staffInitiates and monitors performance improvement plans in the
quality management systemParticipates in clinical risk
identification, planning, process improvement initiativesInfection
Prevention ResponsibilitiesReviews, analyzes data, and reports
infection control trends through the use of an electronic
surveillance systemAssists in identification of infection control
issues and conducts both process and outcome monitoringCoordinates
and monitors monthly departmental infection control rounds
processesCoordinates outbreak investigations with the director of
nursing and medical directorProvides monthly, quarterly and annual
reports for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement
CommitteeAssists in the review of infection prevention and control
policies, program and proceduresIn return for your expertise,
you'll enjoy excellent training, industry-leading benefits and
unlimited opportunities to learn and grow. Be a part of the team
leading the nation in healthcare.Location469 - ManorCare Health
Services - Oak Lawn West, Oak Lawn , IllinoisEducational
RequirementsLicensed as an RN as required by state law; BSN
preferredPosition RequirementsOne year of teaching experience;
Demonstrated ability and presentation experience in training of
adults and group dynamics; One year of long-term care teaching
experience and working knowledge of clinical nursing practices and
job functions of nursing home employees, preferred.Job Specific
Details:$10,000 sign on bonus!
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